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Budapest Travel Guide & Map: The Best 305 Places to See, Eat and Stay

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Budapest Travel Guide & Map: The Best 305 Places to See, Eat and Stay

Our best guide to Budapest on one travel map: every place we recommend to see, eat, drink, shop and stay. Filter by what you want to do.

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The 305 best places in Budapest

Looking for the best Budapest travel guide on a map? This map puts every place we recommend in Budapest in one place: the Parliament, Buda Castle and Fisherman's Bastion, the thermal baths, ruin bars in the Jewish Quarter, Hungarian restaurants, cafés and hotels.

Use the filter beside the map to show only what you need: sights, museums, experiences, parks, restaurants, cafés, bars, shopping or hotels. You can also search for a spot by name. Tap any spot to open it in Google Maps.

Budapest is two cities split by the Danube: hilly Buda with the castle on the west bank, and flat Pest with the Parliament, the baths in City Park and most restaurants and bars on the east. Pick one side per day and filter the map to what is close by.

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Sights (59)

  1. Landmark & square · Landmark

    Take a guided tour to see the Holy Crown, or just enjoy the building from the big square.

    Kossuth Lajos tér 1-3, 1055 Budapest
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  2. Palace & castle · Castle

    Explore the courtyards and terraces, and catch the changing of the guard at Sándor Palace.

    Szent György tér, 1014 Budapest
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  3. Viewpoint

    Turrets and staircases that look straight out of a storybook, with the best view of Parliament.

    Szentháromság tér, 1014 Budapest
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  4. Landmark & square · Bridge

    Walk across Budapest's most famous bridge from Pest to Buda. Kids love the stone lions.

    Széchenyi Lánchíd, 1051 Budapest
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  5. Church & religious site · Basilica

    Take the lift and a few stairs up to the dome's panorama terrace. The square below has great gelato.

    Szent István tér 1, 1051 Budapest
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  6. Church & religious site · Gothic church

    The church on Castle Hill with the colourful Zsolnay tile roof, right next to Fisherman's Bastion. Hungarian kings were crowned here, and the inside is painted from floor to ceiling. Entry needs a ticket, and it closes to visitors during services.

    Budapest, Szentháromság tér 2, 1014 Hungary
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  7. Church & religious site · Synagogue

    The largest synagogue in Europe, built in the 1850s in a Moorish Revival style. The visit includes the Hungarian Jewish Museum, the Holocaust memorial garden and the metal weeping willow memorial. It is closed on Saturdays and Jewish holidays.

    Budapest, Dohány u. 2, 1074 Hungary
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  8. Landmark & square · Square

    Huge statues and lots of space to run around at the gateway to City Park.

    Hősök tere, 1146 Budapest
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  9. Landmark & square · Memorial

    A moving Holocaust memorial on the riverbank. A gentle moment to talk with older children.

    Id. Antall József rkp., 1054 Budapest
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  13. Viewpoint · Hilltop viewpoint

    The Liberty Statue on top of Gellért Hill has the widest view of Budapest: the Danube, its bridges, Parliament and Buda Castle. The walk up from the Elisabeth Bridge end takes about 30 minutes. The Citadella fortress behind the statue was closed for years for renovation, so check whether it is open before you plan a visit inside.

    Citadella stny. 1, 1118 Budapest, Hungary
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  14. Transport · Funicular

    Panoramic Historic Hillside Railway

    Budapest, Budavári Sikló, Hungary
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  15. Palace & castle · Castle & park

    A fairy-tale castle on a lake. Rowing boats in summer, ice skating in winter.

    Vajdahunyad stny., 1146 Budapest
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  19. Landmark & square · Landmark

    Grand Heart of Downtown Strolls

    Budapest, Vörösmarty tér, 1051 Hungary
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  20. Landmark & square · Landmark

    Panoramic Danube River Crossing

    Budapest, Margit híd, Jászai Mari tér 3, 1137 Hungary
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  22. Landmark & square · Landmark

    Riverside Square with Parliament Views

    Budapest, Batthyány tér, 1011 Hungary
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  24. Landmark & square · Landmark

    Budapest's Grand Riverside Plaza

    Budapest, Kossuth Lajos tér, 1055 Hungary
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  28. Landmark & square · Landmark

    Charming Tree-Lined Cultural Square

    Budapest, Liszt Ferenc tér, Hungary
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  31. Landmark & square · Landmark

    Budapest’s Elegant Fashion Promenade

    Budapest, Deák Ferenc u., Hungary
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  34. Church & religious site · Church

    Striking Riverside Neo-Gothic Sanctuary

    Budapest, Szilágyi Dezső tér 3, 1011 Hungary
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  40. Landmark & square · Landmark

    Historic Riverside Scientific Institution

    Budapest, Széchenyi István tér 9, 1051 Hungary
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  41. Landmark & square · Landmark

    A slender 1911 tower with a viewing gallery and an open-air stage beside it.

    Margitsziget, 1007 Budapest
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  43. Landmark & square · Monument

    Monumental Hillside Vista

    Budapest, Szent Gellért rkp. 16, 1013 Hungary
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  44. Landmark & square · Landmark

    Scenic Castle Wall Promenade

    Budapest, Tóth Árpád stny., 1014 Hungary
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  46. Church & religious site · Church

    Historic Gothic Ruins and Panorama

    Budapest, Budavári Önkormányzat, Kapisztrán tér 1, 1014 Hungary
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  55. Landmark & square · Monument

    Poetic Royal Bronze Monument

    Budapest, Döbrentei tér, 1013 Hungary
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  56. Landmark & square · Landmark

    Ancient Roman Military Arena

    Budapest, Aquincumi katonai amfiteátrum, Pacsirtamező u., 1036 Hungary
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  58. Landmark & square · Landmark

    Buda Street Architecture Stroll

    Budapest, Csalogány u. 26, 1015 Hungary
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  59. Landmark & square · Opera house

    The 1884 neo-Renaissance opera house on Andrássy Avenue, reopened in 2022 after a full restoration. Take a guided tour of the gilded auditorium and grand staircase, or book a ballet or opera night.

    Budapest, Andrássy út 22, 1061 Hungary
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Museums (38)

  1. Museum · History museum

    A museum on Andrássy Avenue in the building once used by Hungary's Nazi and then communist secret police, about life under the two dictatorships. The basement holds reconstructed prison cells. It is closed on Mondays.

    Budapest, Andrássy út 60, 1062 Hungary
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  9. Museum

    Interactive Prehistoric and Wildlife Museum

    Budapest, Ludovika tér 2-6, 1083 Hungary
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  12. Museum

    Buda Castle's Living Chronicle

    Budapest, Buda Castle, Szent György tér 2-E épület, 1014 Hungary
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Experiences (30)

  1. Attraction · Thermal bath

    The famous yellow baths. The big outdoor pool is warm all year and fun for the whole family.

    Állatkerti krt. 9-11, 1146 Budapest
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  2. Attraction · Thermal bath

    A 16th-century Turkish bath at the foot of Gellért Hill, with an octagonal pool under a domed roof and a rooftop hot pool looking over the Danube. The Turkish bath section has single-sex days during the week, so check the timetable before you go.

    Budapest, Döbrentei tér 9, 1013 Hungary
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  3. Attraction · Zoo

    One of the world's oldest zoos, with Art Nouveau animal houses, a great playground and a petting area.

    Állatkerti krt. 6-12, 1146 Budapest
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  4. Attraction · Ferris wheel

    The Budapest Eye stands in Erzsébet tér in the centre of Pest. A ride lasts a few turns and gives views over the Basilica, the river and Buda.

    Erzsébet tér, 1051 Budapest
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  5. Attraction · Children's railway

    Children's Railway with young conductors

    Budapest, Gyermekvasúthoz vezető út 5, 1021 Hungary
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  25. Attraction · Mini zoo

    A small, free animal park with goats, birds and ponies. Perfect for toddlers.

    Margitsziget, 1007 Budapest
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  27. Attraction · Thermal bath

    Riverside Thermal Baths and Pools

    Budapest, Népfürdő u. 28-30, 1138 Hungary
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Parks (20)

  1. Park & garden · Island park

    A car-free park island in the Danube between Buda and Pest, about 2.5 km long. Walk or rent a bike, see the musical fountain, the old water tower and the Japanese garden, and swim at the Palatinus outdoor pools in summer.

    Budapest, Margaret Island, 1007 Hungary
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  7. Park & garden · Garden

    A peaceful garden with ponds, turtles and koi. A lovely quiet end to the day.

    Hajós Alfréd stny., 1007 Budapest
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Restaurants (66)

  1. Restaurant · Wizard-themed restaurant

    Daily 10:00 to 22:00

    A wizard-themed restaurant on Hajós utca with magic-school decor and themed dishes and drinks. It is popular with families, so book a table in advance.

    Hajós u. 25, 1065 Budapest
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  65. Restaurant

    Tasty Hungarian cuisine on Margaret Island

    Budapest, Margitsziget Parkmozi köz, 1007 Hungary
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Cafés & sweets (31)

  1. Café & dessert · Historic café

    A grand café from 1894 in the New York Palace, with gilded columns, frescoes and chandeliers, often called the most beautiful café in the world. Expect a queue and high prices. Going early in the morning helps.

    Budapest, Erzsébet krt. 9-11, 1074 Hungary
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Bars (23)

  1. Bar · Ruin bar

    Budapest's best known ruin bar, in an old building in the Jewish Quarter filled with mismatched furniture and odd decorations. It is busy every night, and on Sunday mornings it hosts a farmers' market.

    Budapest, Kazinczy u. 14, 1075 Hungary
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Shopping (7)

  1. Market

    A huge 19th-century hall full of paprika, salami and pastries. Try lángos upstairs.

    Vámház krt. 1-3, 1093 Budapest
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Hotels (31)

Recommended hotels

Where to stay in Budapest

Four Seasons Hotel Gresham Palace

Chain Bridge, Pest side

€€€€

Best for: Danube views

Art Nouveau palace at the Pest end of the Chain Bridge, with views across the Danube to Buda Castle.

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Aria Hotel Budapest

Near St Stephen's Basilica

€€€€

Best for: Rooftop bar

Music-themed hotel next to St Stephen's Basilica, with the High Note rooftop bar.

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Matild Palace

Váci utca, by Elisabeth Bridge

€€€€

Best for: Belle Époque

Restored 1902 palace at the Elisabeth Bridge end of Váci utca, a short walk from the Central Market Hall.

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Kempinski Hotel Corvinus

Central Pest, by Deák Ferenc tér

€€€€

Best for: Walk to the big markets

Five-star hotel a few minutes' walk from Advent Bazilika, Vörösmarty tér and Városháza Park.

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Hotel Clark Budapest

Buda, by the Chain Bridge

€€€

Best for: Castle market

Modern hotel next to the funicular up to Budavári Advent, with a rooftop bar looking at the river.

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Hotel Moments Budapest

Andrássy út

€€€

Best for: Location

Boutique hotel on Andrássy Avenue near the Opera, between Deák Ferenc tér and the Jewish Quarter.

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Prestige Hotel Budapest

Near St Stephen's Basilica

€€€

Best for: Value luxury

Four-star hotel in a historic building between the basilica and the Danube, with a spa.

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Hotel Rum Budapest

Palace Quarter

€€

Best for: Design on a budget

Design hotel with a rooftop bar close to the Central Market Hall and the Hungarian National Museum.

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Adina Apartment Hotel Budapest

Újlipótváros, near Margaret Island

€€

Best for: Families

Apartments with kitchens and a pool, on the tram line towards the city centre.

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Maverick Budapest Soho

Jewish Quarter

€

Best for: Budget

Hostel with private rooms in the middle of the Jewish Quarter, close to the ruin bars and the Dohány Street Synagogue.

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Recommended activities

Things to do in Budapest

1 hour

Danube evening cruise

See Parliament, the castle and the bridges lit up from the river.

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45 minutes

Hungarian Parliament guided tour

See the Holy Crown and the main staircase with an official guide.

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3 hours

Ruin bar tour

Visit several ruin bars in the Jewish Quarter with a local guide.

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Before you go

Good to know

Book the thermal baths ahead
Széchenyi and Rudas sell timed tickets online and are cheaper and quicker to enter when booked ahead. Bring flip-flops and a towel, or rent them there.
Use public transport
Trams 2, 4 and 6 and metro line 1 reach most spots on this map. A 24 or 72-hour travel card is cheaper than single tickets if you ride more than a few times a day.
Book popular restaurants
The best-known restaurants on this map fill up in the evening, especially at weekends. Book a day or two ahead.
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